Our Bring It guest on Down & Dirty Radio w/ Frank Fontana is USO of Illinois president Alison Ruble. She’s stopping by the Craftsman Experience studios to discuss the great work they do for our troops around the world, as well as to preview the upcoming Down & Dirty television show they’ve worked with us on… which is coming up on Thursday, November 10.

Miss USA Alyssa Campanella will be the honored guest at the USO of Illinois Star-Spangled Salute Gala on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Navy Pier where she and President of the Miss Universe Organization, Paula M. Shugart, will accept the USO Angel Harvey Heart of a Patriot Award on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization. The award is named in honor of Lynne “Angel” Harvey, credited as the “First Lady of Radio, and honors those who have gone above and beyond to support our troops. On Friday, October 14, 2011, prior to the gala, Alyssa will participate in the Pepsi Pack Care Package event where she and USO of Illinois volunteers and representatives from Pepsi will stuff more than 1,000 care packages full of items provided by Pepsi to be sent to deployed troops.

Come out to honor and support America’s military service members and their families at the USO of Illinois’ third annual Clark After Dark block party. Featuring live music by Maggie Speaks and Liquid Damages, food and drinks, silent and live auctions and raffle prizes. Funds benefit the USO of Illinois’ programs and services that reach over 300,000 military families. Have fun and make a difference.

250 family members attended the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Military Appreciation Day with USO Discovery Kids on August 6. We’d like to thank the Tawani Foundation for their support and the USO of Illinois for their partnership. Visit http://www.chicagobotanic.org/therapy/military for more information.

On Saturday, August 6 Chevrolet continued it’s partnership with the USO of Illinois by supporting families of the Illinois National Guard with a “Mobile School Supply Drive.” Families “shopped” around in new Chevrolet vehicles to find crayons, markers, notebooks, folders and other supplies for the upcoming school year.

Highlights from the 2010 USO of Illinois Star-Spangled Salute to the Troops Annual Gala. A star-studded evening of entertainment and dazzling military pageantry. Proceeds from the evening benefit the USO of Illinois. The USO of Illinois serves over 300,000 active duty, guard and reserve military and military families throughout Illinois with over 300 programs and services offered year-round.

On Thursday, June 11, 2009, The USO of Illinois honored three Gold Star Mothers and three Gold Star Spouses for a day of pampering, rest and relaxation as part of its “USO of Illinois Diva For A Day” program.

USO of Illinois in Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade, May 23, 2009
The USO of Illinois was proud to once again take part in Chicago’s annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring our U.S. Armed Forces, past and present, and remembering all Fallen Heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. USO Volunteers and CNA Volunteers were out in full force, handing out 1,000 USO “Good-Morning Breakfast Goodie Bags” to fortify all military particpating in the parade that day. Volunteers also distributed hundreds of mini American flags to parade spectators lining the street, ensuring a patriotic presence down the parade route. The Northern Illinois Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (NICMVPA) joined the USO, generously providing 22 military vehicles that would comprise a proud USO & NICMVPA caravan down the parade route…..The USO of Illinois extends a special “Thank You!” to all Volunteers who helped make Memorial Day Weekend 2009 truly special!

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